Utilities Compliance Specialist

City of Palm Bay; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Job summary

City of Palm Bay is seeking an environmental compliance professional to coordinate routine and emergency reporting, environmental safety, and regulatory inspections for water and wastewater facilities.

Under supervision, you will manage documentation, SOPs, safety audits, and data analysis to ensure compliance with FDEP/EPA regulations.

The position emphasizes collaboration with management, training, and liaison with regulatory entities to protect public health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Natural Science, or closely related field plus three (3) years of verifiable work experience.
• An Associate Degree in the fields listed above plus five (5) years of verifiable work experience will also be considered.
• Must possess a valid Florida’s Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform technical and administrative work for routine and emergency reporting functions.
• Address safety concerns for water and wastewater facilities, water distribution, wastewater collections and plant maintenance systems.
• Monitor environmental programs, compliance review and inspection of sites, and data coordination.
• Prepare detailed reports, including site studies, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory reviews.
• Serve as department safety representative on the City's Safety Committee.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation & records

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Chemistry/Natural Science

Associate Degree in related field + 5 years experience

Job description

Sign-On Bonus

May be eligible for sign-on bonus:

• 1 year of relevant experience: up to $750
• 2 years of relevant experience: up to $1,500
• 3 or more years of relevant experience: up to $2,500

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Natural Science, or a closely related field plus three (3) years of verifiable work experience related to environmental, health and safety required. An Associate Degree in the fields listed above plus five (5) years of verifiable work experience will also be considered. Must possess a valid Florida’s Driver’s License and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.

Special Requirements

Ability to complete HAZWOPER environmental training (40 hr.) within 12 months of hire. Ability to obtain two (2) certifications in the following disciplines: Environmental, Safety, Assets, Sustainability, or Lean Principals Management within 18 months of hiring.

Code 3

Non-essential employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency but may be required to work during an undeclared emergency or in the aftermath of an event associated with a declared emergency. On an incident by incident basis, the employee’s Department Head will make the determination when the employee will be required to work and if they are re-assigned based on the needs of the City.

Job Overview

Under general supervision, work involves the coordination and performance of technical and administrative work for routine and emergency reporting functions, safety concerns for water and wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution, wastewater collections and plant maintenance systems. Work also involves monitoring activities in the performance of environmental programs, compliance review and inspection of environmentally affected sites, implementation of environmental site evaluations, environmental regulation research, hazardous materials collection or management, and record-keeping and data coordination. Reports to Utilities Compliance Division Manager

Essential Job Functions

• Assist Superintendents with records retention/storage following FDEP/EPA regulations. Maintain spreadsheets, tables, charts, and updates a database of operational data.
• Work with management to coordinate and maintain documentation of SOP manuals for operations, maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Schedules new employees for safety orientation and works with supervisors to ensure new employee training compliance.
• Conduct routine safety and security inspections of employee work-sites and makes recommendations for corrective actions if warranted. Administer an on-going safety inspection program.
• Conduct internal audits and investigation for non-compliance and document investigations, maintains related records, and prepares reports as required.
• Identifies safety training needs and conducts safety and health training courses to make employees aware of job hazards and unsafe work practices
• Maintains and Supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of new and existing Integrated Systems and Sustainability Programs.
• Maintains and analyzes data to determine root cause and monitors the development of recommended new methods to improve effectiveness.
• Perform inspections of groundwater wells, water, wastewater treatment facilities, and other environmental sites to comply with regulations, planning, or monitoring purposes.
• Monitor changes to laws and regulations, compliance-related development, and disseminate pertinent information to the affected parties to ensure compliance.
• Establishes and maintains effective communications with regulatory entities, superintendents, staff, and the public.
• Prepare detailed reports, including site selection studies, environmental and social impact assessments, compliance audits, departmental trends, and regulatory reviews.
• Prepare and present presentations of awareness programs to increase the target audience's understanding.
• Assists with environmental emergency report preparation, permits, and regulatory notifications.
• Identifies safety training needs and conducts safety and health training courses to make employees aware of job hazards and unsafe work practices.
• Serves as department safety representative on the City's Safety Committee.

Additional Job Functions

• Performs other related work as required.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.